1. How do I apply for financial aid? back
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In order to qualify for financial aid at CSU, all students
must first be regularly accepted to the university and registered
for classes. Then, to determine the amount you are eligible
and to apply for financial aid you must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Finally,
we will create a financial aid package for you and send you
an award letter detailing all of your financial aid for the
academic year. The aid in this package will be based on financial
need. If you receive the letter and would like to change the
amount of funds you receive then contact
the graduate financial aid counselor by clicking here.
2. How much am I eligible for as a graduate student? back
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Your
eligibility is determined based on your financial need. The
maximum amount you will be eligible for during the 07-08
academic year is $20,500.
3. Do I have to renew my financial aid every year? back
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Yes, you
have to renew your financial aid each year. There is not
a deadline but you need to have the renewal FAFSA
completed as soon as you file your taxes.
4. What financial aid year is it? back
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The 06-07 Financial aid/academic
year runs from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
The 07-08 Financial
aid/academic year runs from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
This will help you determine which FAFSA form you need to
complete. If you intend on enrolling for a class during
both financial
aid years and using financial aid to pay for the course(s)
then you will need to complete a FAFSA for both years.
5.
How can I defer my loans? back
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You may be able to defer your
undergraduate student loans while you are enrolled in CSU’s
graduate programs. In order to find out more about this you
need to contact your undergraduate
student loan lender. They will be able to provide you with
a document for deferment. This document may be signed by CSU’s
registrar’s office only after the drop/add date. The
registrar’s office is the only office eligible to sign
this deferment form.
6. Do I have to be a full time graduate student to be eligible
and maintain financial aid? back
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No, you do not have to be a full
time graduate student to be eligible for financial aid. You
must be enrolled in at least
one course during the term you wish to receive financial
aid. You also must remain in good standing as identified in
the
graduate catalog. You can view the requirements in the catalog
by clicking
here.
7. When are refunds issued? back
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A financial aid refund is when
you have excess money on your CSU account after paying for
tuition. Financial aid refunds
are issued each Fall and Spring semester after the drop/add
date. You can find the drop/add date by viewing the graduate
academic calendar. The refunds are issued as quickly as
possible but will take some time. You may call the business
office
to determine if you have been issued a refund check and
when it will be available for pick up.
8. Can I change my loan amount? back
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Yes, you may change your
loan amount. The second page of your award letter will allow
you to adjust the amount, sign and return to the financial
aid
office. If you would prefer, you may email
the graduate financial aid counselor and she will adjust the amount for you. You will then receive an adjusted
award letter with the amount you requested.
9. Do you offer any funding or payment methods other than
loans?
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We do offer a few scholarships to our graduate students.
These are offered under terms stated in the graduate
catalog.
You
can view the graduate catalog by clicking here. We do accept
outside scholarships, loans, tuition reimbursement, tuition
assistance, VA funding, and payment plans scheduled at www.afford.com.
To set up financial aid, outside scholarships, or outside
loans contact your graduate
financial aid counselor. To set
up tuition
reimbursement, tuition assistance and payment plans contact
the Business Office at (843) 863-8058. To set up VA funding
please contact
Raynelle Odom.
**To find out more information regarding determining financial
need, verification selection, where to pay your bill, or more
information on outside scholarships click
here!
FAQ
Graduate Financial Aid